Bleak House. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 1853 book
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Bleak House
Charles Dickens, 1853
TV series vs book
Justin Chadwick, Susanna White, 2005

The longstanding estate battle of Jarndyce v Jarndyce hangs over the heads of many conflicting heirs, confused by multiple wills. Honoria, Lady Dedlock, the wife of the imperious baronet Sir Leicester, is also a possible beneficiary of the estate. Esther and the young doctor Allan Woodcourt are attracted to each other, but Esther feels unworthy and Allan accepts a commission as a navy physician.


The Musketeers. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1844 book, The Three Musketeers
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The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas, 1844
TV series vs book
Adrian Hodges, 2014-2016

In 1630s Paris, Athos, Aramis and Porthos are a group of highly trained musketeers commanded by Captain Treville who meet d’Artagnan, a skillful farm boy with hopes of becoming a musketeer. The series follows them as they fight to protect King and country.


Murder Is Easy. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1939 book
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Murder Is Easy
Agatha Christie, 1939
movie vs book
Hettie Macdonald, 2009

A village is besieged by a series of ostensibly accidental deaths, yet Miss Marple is steadfast in her belief that a more malevolent force is at play, especially when a villager en route to Scotland Yard meets a conveniently timed demise.